German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc
To further, promote, improve and expand trade between germany and the united states of America.
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,740,407
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $13,077,859
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $10,590
- -83.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $12,788,872
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| German American Apprenticeship Fdn Chicago, IL | Education | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,740,407 | $13,077,859 | $12,788,872 | — | — | $10,590 |
| 2024 | $11,443,197 | $11,976,177 | $12,221,250 | — | — | $65,326 |
| 2023 | $9,889,612 | $11,735,330 | $12,306,739 | $500,000 | 1 | $59,789 |
| 2022 | $9,444,725 | $11,013,625 | $10,732,817 | — | — | $216 |
| 2021 | $9,537,423 | $9,672,106 | $9,107,615 | — | — | $286 |
| 2020 | $8,031,299 | $6,440,040 | $6,950,562 | — | — | $-6,327 |
About German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc
Based on IRS filings
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc is led by Mark Tomkins, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 32 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Tomkins
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $353K (2025)
Matthias Amberg
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ambassador Jd Bindenagel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christiane Bock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dieter A. Schmitz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffrey Somary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Scholett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Merkt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Denzler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zumdohme
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Markus Schyboll
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Richter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Riehle
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Heffner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Lemaine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timo Rehbock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. David Braun
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Saber
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Schulders
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katja Garvey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wittman
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nissen
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henrikki Pantsar
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Ristow
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Lissmann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara O'Hare
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Pennuto
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Kahlert
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Kratsch
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $184K (2025)
Ursula Klicker
CFO Treasurer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Gerrit Ahlers
Key Employee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2025)
Uwe Schoberth
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Peter Kamps (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mehdi Bentanfous (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mathias Stegmueller (2024) — Director
- Former: Markus Hiller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew Wallace (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Owen Johnston (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Peter Einsle (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ralf Kimmel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthias Stegmuller (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Dave Nissen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christina Chatfield (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lubbert Kruizenga (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amd Herwig (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $353K, to Mark Tomkins (President &). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc
How large is German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc?
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.1M.
Where does German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc operate?
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc's EIN?
German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2512921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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